Today we’re making “Greek Tacos.” Or really, I should say “What tacos might taste, had they originated in Greece,” or “Tacos if they were made primarily with ‘Greek’ ingredients.” Regardless of specifics, or what we should actually be calling today’s recipe, just bear with me, because I promise that by the end of this post…
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Sirloin Strips with Sweet & Spicy Tomato Sauce over Pasta
I recently posted a teriyaki steak platter and I had a fair bit of steak left over. Thus, I was left with what might be called a ‘very pleasant’ problem, of what to do with a few handfuls of leftover marinated steak. Naturally, that’s where today’s recipe comes in – Sirloin Strips with Sweet &…
Ultimate Steak Platter
Today we’re putting together a platter that’s meant for a small party of two to four people, where it will encourage pleasant conversation and interaction. It’s a pleasant and surprisingly complex combination of teriyaki and garlic marinated steaks, warmed sesame mixed greens, and grilled potatoes. The Meat – The How, the What, and the Why…
Classic Roast Beef featuring Tavour Craft Beer
This post has been brought to you by Tavour. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today, we’re cooking up an old school roast beef with a mustard rub, which we’ll be pairing with an Asian-style Coleslaw, a combo that’s perfect for wintry nights in,…
Braised Rib Stew
Today we’re preparing what I consider to be a quintessential ‘winter stew’ – short rib stew. A classic and satisfying ‘meat and vegetables’ combination, featuring an herbed broth, today’s stew warms and body and soul in equal measure, making it a must-have recipe for the winter months. Short Ribs – The Reason You’re here 1)…
Jarlsberg Cheese, Bacon, & Onion Burger
This post has been sponsored by Jarlsberg® Cheese. All opinions expressed are my own. Sliced Jarlsberg Cheese, crisp bacon, and sauteed onions bring this juicy burger to life for the ultimate end of season dish. One of my favorite indulgences is a hardy hamburger that doesn’t skimp on anything. You know the kind I’m talking…
Meatballs with Pignoli Nuts & Raisins
These Sicilian-inspired meatballs are combo of sweet and savory boasting of toasted Pignoli nuts & raisins for a comforting Sunday night dinner. I said to my son the other night that I could eat meals like this every day. There is just something so satisfying and soul-warming about a plate of spaghetti paired with moist…
Steak Salad
This post has been sponsored by Italia Regina. All opinions expressed are my own. Today’s recipe features a bed of arugula framed in roasted bell peppers, topped with pepper crusted strip steak, and dressed in a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. The end result is a steak salad that is a light yet satisfying meal unto itself,…
Ultimate Summer Cheeseburger featuring Yarden Wines
This post has been sponsored by Yarden Wines. The following message is intended for an audience 21+ and all opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re on the final post of our Israeli wine tour, courtesy of the Galil Mountain Winery, and today we’ll be pairing a 2016 Grenache with a jalapeno…
Exploring Texas Wines PRT II: Meatball and Basil Burger featuring Messina Hof Winery
The following message is intended for those 21+ and products have been provided by Messina Hof Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly! Today, we’re continuing our tour of Texas wine, with a selection from the Messina Hof Winery, whom you can visit over at http://www.messinahof.com/. I received three bottles from Messina…
Craft Beer and Steak Fajitas
This post has been sponsored by Tavour. All opinions expressed are my own. Treat dad to a meal he will never forget this Father’s Day with our grilled Pepper and Steak Fajitas served alongside a cold, refreshing craft beer! Since the end of Prohibition in 1933, the American beer scene has been dominated by industrialized…
Sweet Paprika Meatballs
Sweet and savory gets a whole new meaning with these Sweet Paprika Meatballs simmered in a hearty red sauce. Serve this dish with your favorite pasta for classic Mediterranean comfort food! I originally wanted to start this piece off by sharing some family memories of this particular recipe. I wanted to talk about how my…
Corned Beef and Buttery Mashed Potatoes
We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this weekend with a traditional corned beef recipe served alongside boiled carrots and our favorite buttery mashed potatoes. For full disclosure, yes, I myself am an Italian-American of Calabrian and Sicilian descent. My son is Greek-Italian, and my daughter is Korean. In other words, we here at Living the Gourmet…
Braised Chuck Roast
Sunday dinner isn’t complete without a big pot of sauce. Today, we’re kicking it up with a Braised Chuck Roast simmered low and slow then served alongside a hearty plate of pasta. Growing up the daughter of a butcher, we ate meat at least four to five times a week – except on Friday, Fridays…
Chili Stuffed Peppers
This post was sponsored by BUSH’S® Chili Beans as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. We’re serving up our favorite chili in charred bell peppers for the ultimate weekend (or midweek) dinner that will have the whole family gathered around the table! No,…
Family Style Meatloaf
This Family Style Meatloaf is your new go-to. It’s hearty and easy to make for a no-fuss meal any day of the week. The best part about this dish is the leftovers! I feel like meatloaf is one of those recipes where everyone has their own set of fond memories or family stories to tell,…
Beef Bourguignon featuring Decoy Wines
Thank you Decoy for sponsoring this post. Celebrate International Merlot Month this October by using the hashtag #MerlotMe on social! Braised beef simmered in a rich burgundy stew with fresh herbs, small onions, and butter roasted mushrooms, create one of autumn’s most quintessential flavor combinations. Today, we’re pairing Julia Child’s signature French classic, Beef Bourguignon,…
Herb Marinated Sirloin Steaks
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of FoodSaver®; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. We’re spicing things up in the kitchen today with Herb Marinated Sirloin Steaks, but that’s not even the best part. We’ve prepared our steaks with the Sous-Vide, a French technique that will guarantee you a…
Breaded Skirt Steak
Spruce up your summer tablescape with Calamityware porcelain dining sets. Today we’re revisiting an old LTG classic- Breaded Skirt Steak and serving it alongside Wedged Salad with a Green Goddess Dressing. The Horror of awkward silence. We’ve all experienced it at some point or another – some of us admittedly more so than others. For…
Sweet Greek Meatballs
Sweet & Savory gets a Mediterranean twist with these baked meatballs served alongside spaghetti and a Greek-style sauce! Sentimentality is sometimes described as the “attaching of immaterial value to a thing or place for the purpose of the memories attached to it.” I’ve referred to myself as a classicalist here more than a few times,…
Kosher Chili Dogs and Nachos
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StarsOfSummer #CollectiveBias Welcome the season of lingering sunsets and barbecues with these Chili Dogs & Nachos made Kosher with Hebrew National® Franks, Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes, and vegan cheese! If you’ve been following along here on Living the Gourmet,…
Grilled Beef Ribeye Steaks with Hasselback Potatoes & Roasted Vegetables (featuring ButcherBox)
Juicy, tender Ribeye Steaks are served alongside Hasselback Potatoes, roasted vegetables and a unique herb butter for a sophisticated palate that is easy enough to pull together for any occasion. Certain things are simply ‘meant’ to be a certain way. Espresso, for example, dark roasted with a twist of lemon along the rim of the…
Sweet and Spicy Marinated Steaks
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Dr Pepper. All opinions are my own. #OneOfAKindFan Create an effortless, one of a kind meal that will get the whole crowd cheering for gameday with Dr Pepper! With autumn here, one of the topics du jour for my family is college football,…
Grilled Orange Marmalade Marinated Steaks
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KingsfordFlavor #CollectiveBias Tis the season to get grilling! Treat Dad to these grilled steaks marinated in a spiced orange marmalade sauce. It’s a cross-cultural phenomenon, one that disregards time, geography, and evolution, changing only in its appearance, and…
